Review on obsessive-compulsive disorder

A Critical Review on Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A Review on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts and repetitive, ritualized behaviours. It is a good example for neuropsychiatric disorder. It can vary from mild to severe forms. There is no known specific cause for OCD. However, genes and chemical imbalances in the brain may contribute to the illness. Symptoms include obsessions and ...

Atomoxetine Induced Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Introduction: Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents. Atomoxetine is a non-stimulant drug used in the treatment of ADHD. Case Presentation: In this article, a case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) which occurred in an 11-year-old boy with an increased dose of atomoxetin...

Trauma-related obsessive–compulsive disorder: a review

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a highly researched and conceptualized disorder, and yet it remains one of the most debilitating, widespread, and expensive disorders one can be afflicted with [Real, E., Labad, J., Alonso, P., Segalas, C., Jimenez-Murcia, S., Bueno, B., … Menchon, J. M. (2011). Stressful life events at onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder are associated with a distinct ...

Twin studies on obsessive-compulsive disorder: a review.

Genetic factors have historically been thought of as important in the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). For the estimation of the relative importance of genetic and environmental factors, twin studies are an obvious approach. Twin studies of OCD have a long history, starting in 1929. In this review, over 70 years of twin research of OCD is presented, using four different appro...